You can remove the Samsung TV logo from your screen by adjusting a few settings in the TV's menu, and the two main software-based solutions are disabling the boot logo and exiting retail mode. Both methods take less than a minute and require no special tools or technical knowledge.
Disable the boot logo to remove Samsung TV logo
The most direct way to remove the Samsung logo that flashes when the TV powers on is to turn off the Boot Logo setting. This option is buried in the system menu but is straightforward to find.
- Press the Menu button on your remote control.
- Navigate to System and then select General.
- Find and select Boot Logo, then toggle the option to Off.
Once disabled, the Samsung logo will no longer appear during startup, giving you a clean screen from the moment the TV turns on.
Turn off Demo Mode or Retail Mode
If your Samsung TV continuously plays advertisements or its settings keep reverting to default, it is likely in Demo Mode or Retail Mode. This mode is designed for store displays and forces the Samsung logo and promotional content onto the screen, often overriding your personal settings.
- Press the Home button on your remote control.
- Navigate to Settings (represented by a gear icon) and select General.
- Look for Demo Mode or Retail Mode in the list of settings and toggle the option to Off.
- If prompted for a PIN, the default code is typically 0000.
After exiting retail mode, the TV will stop forcing the logo and ads onto the screen, and your picture and sound settings will stay as you set them. This is the most common fix when the logo appears persistently rather than just at boot.
Stop the Smart Hub start screen from appearing
Sometimes what looks like a logo issue is actually the Smart Hub home screen loading on startup. You can disable the Start Screen Option to prevent the Smart Hub Home screen from automatically appearing every time you turn on the TV.
- Navigate to Settings > All Settings > Advanced Features.
- Select Start Screen Option and then Start with Smart Hub Home, and disable this feature.
When this option is disabled, your TV will display the last used input screen or the HDMI port that woke it when turned on. You can also disable Autorun Samsung TV Plus or Autorun Last App to prevent the Samsung TV Plus service or the last used application from starting automatically, which keeps the screen free of any branded overlay.
A note on OLED logo detection and physical badges
If you own a Samsung OLED TV, the built-in Logo Detection feature automatically reduces the brightness of static images, such as broadcast logos, in a specific area to prevent image retention (burn-in). This function adjusts the brightness of the logo area; it does not remove the logo itself. To adjust Logo Detection settings on OLED TVs, go to Home Screen > Menu > Settings > All Settings > General & Privacy > Panel Care > Adjust Logo Brightness and select Off, Low, or High. Alternatively, on some OLED models, the path may be Home button > Settings > Picture > Picture Options > Logo Detection to toggle it On or Off. The Screen Saver feature on Samsung OLED TVs is a default function to protect the display from image retention and cannot be disabled.
Removing the physical Samsung badge from the TV frame may impact your warranty, as it could be considered physical damage or an unauthorized modification. If you want to fix ghosting on LED TV, the software settings above are the safe route, physically prying off the logo is not only risky for your warranty but also unnecessary, since the on-screen logo is controlled entirely by the TV's firmware.
Contact Samsung Support for further help
If the steps above don't resolve the issue, or if you're uncomfortable changing settings on your own, contact Samsung support directly. Have your TV's model number handy, as this will help their representatives provide targeted instructions for your specific firmware version. Samsung's support team can confirm whether your model has additional logo-related options or if a firmware update is available. They can also advise on warranty implications if you've already made changes. Reaching out is the safest way to handle persistent logo issues without risking damage to your TV or voiding your coverage.
